white lead (l d)n. A heavy white poisonous powder, essentially basic lead carbonate, used in paint pigments. |
white lead [lɛd]
n
1. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) Also called ceruse a white solid usually regarded as a mixture of lead carbonate and lead hydroxide; basic lead carbonate: used in paint and in making putty and ointments for the treatment of burns. Formula: 2PbCO3.Pb(OH)2
2. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) either of two similar white pigments based on lead sulphate or lead silicate
3. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a type of putty made by mixing white lead with boiled linseed oil
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| Noun | 1. | white lead - a poisonous white pigment that contains lead pigment - dry coloring material (especially a powder to be mixed with a liquid to produce paint, etc.) |
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